REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post

kouki_monster · 04-10-2013, 02:32 AM

Hi Revscene,

Recently did an oil / filter change on my S14 KA24DE. As per FSM I put in exactly 4 quarts of oil.

Upon checking dipstick it's way past the "H" mark, even after driving awhile and checking again it still much past the "H" mark.

Should I drain some oil until it reaches the right mark on dipstick, or just go with my gut knowing I put in the correct 4 quarts of oil? Same dipstick / dipstick holder from when car came off the lot 15 years ago so no issues there, no changes to engine whatsoever. I also know when you do an oil change you can never get all the old oil out of the engine, but I don't think it would offset my dipstick level THAT much.

Thanks in advanced.

04-10-2013, 02:32 AM	#1
kouki_monster What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 179 Thanked 139 Times in 26 Posts Failed 3 Times in 1 Post	S14 KA24DE oil level Hi Revscene, Recently did an oil / filter change on my S14 KA24DE. As per FSM I put in exactly 4 quarts of oil. Upon checking dipstick it's way past the "H" mark, even after driving awhile and checking again it still much past the "H" mark. Should I drain some oil until it reaches the right mark on dipstick, or just go with my gut knowing I put in the correct 4 quarts of oil? Same dipstick / dipstick holder from when car came off the lot 15 years ago so no issues there, no changes to engine whatsoever. I also know when you do an oil change you can never get all the old oil out of the engine, but I don't think it would offset my dipstick level THAT much. Thanks in advanced.